Ahmed El-Hoshy

Ahmed El-Hoshy is the CEO of Fertiglobe plc (ADX: FERTIGLB) and has led the company’s sustainability and growth initiatives since 2021. Under his leadership, Fertiglobe was successfully listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and successfully navigating commodity market cycles, and leading Fertiglobe’s consolidation with ADNOC to create a world leader in low carbon ammonia. Previously, as CEO of OCI Global, he played a key role in the development of major ammonia and methanol projects, including the Iowa Fertilizer Company and the world’s first large-scale blue ammonia plant in Texas. His strategic leadership contributed to OCI’s growth into a top-five global ammonia and methanol producer and the successful divestment of businesses, generating $11.6 billion in gross proceeds. A Harvard economics graduate, Ahmed started his career at Goldman Sachs in investment banking. He is actively involved in global sustainability efforts, serving on the Bloomberg New Economy Climate Technology Coalition, the Hydrogen Council, and the International Fertilizer Association.

Session Overview

Monday, 3 November

17:30

Hydrogen Conference Room B 17:30 - 18:00

Repurposing infrastructure for cost-effective and efficient hydrogen integration

To avoid increased costs and complexity, hydrogen production often hinges on repurposing and refurbishing existing infrastructure, including pipelines, ammonia carriers and shipping vessels. Legacy assets can – and should – be repurposed as near-term catalysts for a global hydrogen network, improving efficiency and advancing decarbonisation by integrating the fuel into existing power grids and transportation systems. Activities related to geographies such as Europe’s industrial corridors and the U.S. Gulf Coast demonstrate the benefits of pipeline upgrades, ammonia cracking facilities and new electrolyser installations, underscoring the potential of infrastructure innovation to lower costs, reduce risk and expedite commercial scale-up – crucial milestones on our journey to a resilient, low-carbon, high-growth future.

Attendee insights:

Learn how repurposing existing assets and embracing innovative infrastructure strategies can overcome supply chain challenges and drive the global integration of hydrogen into the energy mix.

Wednesday, 6 November

14:00

Hydrogen Conference ICC Hall B 14:00 - 14:30

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Powering industries with low-carbon ammonia

Low-carbon ammonia is expected to play a key role in decarbonising industrial applications, such as power generation, maritime shipping, and the fertiliser industry, as well as serving as an efficient hydrogen carrier. Despite high production costs, when compared to conventional ammonia, its broad applications and significant decarbonisation potential could make it crucial for achieving net-zero emissions. To fully realise the potential of low carbon ammonia, incentivising policies, as well as investment, will be needed to accelerate production, reduce the green premium and deliver lower carbon industrial applications.

Attendee insights:

Learn how low-carbon ammonia is set to transform industrial applications, driving much-needed decarbonisation results.